Therapeutic drugs that block dopamine receptors are most likely to reduce:?

Question

a. hallucinations.
b. depression.
c. agoraphobia.
d. generalized anxiety disorder.

Answer 1

Definitely "A". Antipsychotics (like Zyprexa - olanzapine, Seroquel - quetiapine, Risperdal - risperidone), etc., work by blocking dopamine receptors, among other actions to help prevent the positive symptoms of psychotic disorders, such as hallucinations and delusions.

Answer 2

Block Dopamine Receptors

Answer 3

Hallucinations. Excessive dopamine seems to be responsible for psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions. Antipsychotic drugs block dopamine receptors.

Answer 4

I don't know about the drug Clozopine and psychosis, but a lot of research is being done with MRI and PET scans to see which part of the brain 'lights up' during prayer. There may be a brain center for religion and there is for speech and other functions.

Answer 5

Dopamine being a feelgood kind of thing, I suspect d.

Answer 6

That's an interesting question!

Answer 7

schizophrenia, bipolar, depression are not real illnesses. They are fake.

anti-psychotics make you dumbed down which hides the truth around.

anti-psychotics block the neurotransmitter dopamine in your brain from working which reduces your motor skills and your good feelings.

don t take them. stay away from them, truly, please.

Answer 8

The answer is -A. Are you taking a test and need help?

Answer 9

Have never thought about it that way

Answer 10

we have the same test question